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Medellín celebra 40 años del Comité de Aseo y Ornato: una iniciativa que surgió cuando la ciudad estaba en su peor momento
Medellín conmemora cuatro décadas de trabajo del Comité de Aseo y Ornato, una iniciativa que nació en los años 80 con la misión de mantener limpia, or...
TL;DR
- The Comité de Aseo y Ornato in Medellín is celebrating 40 years of operation.
- The committee's mission is to keep the city clean, orderly, and beautiful.
- Initiatives have grown from bi-weekly cleanups to over ten comprehensive actions weekly.
- Key actions include cleaning ravines, parks, and road underpasses.
- Since 2016, over 815 interventions have improved the city's appearance.
- The committee works in coordination with entities like Emvarias, EPM, and the Police.
- The 'Tacita de Plata' strategy recognizes urban beauty and public space respect.
- The history of public beautification in Medellín dates back to the late 19th century, influenced by European models.
- In the 1920s, Medellín faced significant deficiencies in public space and greenery, described as a 'city without trees'.
- This historical context led to initiatives aimed at improving cleanliness, increasing tree cover, and enhancing quality of life.